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20-Minute Mushroom Spinach Quinoa

Quick and Healthy 20-Minute Mushroom Spinach Quinoa Recipe

This 20-Minute Mushroom Spinach Quinoa is a delightful blend of flavors and nutrition, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • skillet
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes until golden.
  4. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
  6. Serve warm, optionally drizzling with more olive oil or sprinkling with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize with other grains or vegetables for variety.

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